Rob Holzhei

 

Summary:

A highly motivated, versatile executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of diversified experience in both domestic and international operations. Accomplished in diplomatic negotiation.  Skilled in building productive relationships. A demonstrated problem solver.

 

Management Strengths:

- Diplomatic Negotiation              - Conflict Resolution                  - Problem Solving

- Organizational Development      -Change Management                - Project Management

 

Professional Experience:

 

Market Program Manager

 

July 2012 – Current       Samsung Telecommunications - Minneapolis, MN- Region 10

 

Managed Tier 1 vendors Black & Veatch for Phase 2 and Mastec for Phase 3
 

·         Management of Pre NTP, Construction, Finance, and Project planning for 1900 sites

·         Develop, manage, and implement project schedule for specific geographic/market areas

·         Managing construction bid and awards process, sub vendor selection and supervision

·         Track and report project dates, status, and actions weekly

·         Oversee warehouse coordinator and material supplies

·         Track the progress of construction operations

·         Work as a liaison between regional network, market teams, vendors and all HQ organizations.

·         Resolve conflicts as necessary for project completion.

·         Special project -redesign and implement Samsung War Room at National HQ in Kansas

 

 

Regional Site Acq Project Manager

 

Feb 2012 – June 2012     Samsung Telecommunications - Minneapolis, MN- Region 10

 

·         Drove production for STA Region 10 = 7 states totaling 1900 sites

·         Offices in Chicago, IL and Minneapolis, MN

·         Point of contact for Sprint

·         Developed and implemented Market procedures and processes

·         Trained and developed Site Acq teams

·         Directly managed Site Acquisition PMs and related support teams

·         Provided oversight and coordination to the AAV and Backhaul activities

 

 

 

 

Site Acquisition Manager

 

Jan 2011 – Feb 2012       Ericsson office in Pleasanton, CA

 

·         Maintain current database in Site Handler and references in ATT Siterra and PGE Siterra

·         Responsible for all Site Acquisition and associated activities on given projects, from propagation to acceptance of the NTP

·         Coordinate works with the Service Providers and any other disciplines that interface with the Site Acquisition group

·         Manage all site acquisition activity including, but not limited to the following:

Ø      Site File audit o RFDS review and comment

Ø      SOW review or preparation assistance

Ø      Coordination of A&E

Ø      Coordination and preparation of submittal documents (LL and regulatory)

Ø      LL Notification and Consent (preparation, submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of receipt)

Ø      Regulatory approval up to and including zoning and BP submission and approval

Ø      Identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP

Ø      NTP hand off to services delivery team

Ø      LL or regulatory agency assistance to the civil work and installation teams, including site access, design modification negotiation and approvals

·         Monitor activities of the Service Providers and ensure that contract requirements, specifications and milestones for Site Acquisition are met

·         Problem solving encountered by the Service Providers

·         Ensure that the agreed implementation schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced

·         Prepare regular daily/weekly/monthly progress report

·         Attend coordination and progress meetings with E/// and AT&T

·         Ensure that quality of the Service Providers is within Ericsson standards and Customer expectations

·         Maintain a good working relationship with the AT&T representatives and all disciplines involved in the project

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT

·            Current Michigan Builders License

·            Current Michigan Real Estate License

·           Current Private Pilot

 

 

 

 

 

Additional experience listed below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site Development Manager                   

       

Nov 2009 – May 2010  SMJ Consulting : Clearwire – Detroit, MI & Toledo, OH Projects

                                        

Dec 2008 – August 2009   Powder River: Clearwire- Chicago, IL Project

Sept 2008 – April 2009                                      Clearwire -Grand Rapids, MI Project

 

March 2008 –Sept 2008  Faulk & Foster: Metro PCS - Grand Rapids & Muskegon, MI Projects

                                                     

Jan  2008 – March 2008     SAC Wireless -Cricket Project – Minneapolis, MN

Jan 2007 –  dec  2007                                           Clearwire Project – Michigan 

 

1997 – 1999      Auburn Land and Energy - Omnipoint Project - Michigan

 

1995 – 1996         SBA    -   ATT Project - Detroit, Michigan                           

                                                        Sprint Pre design Project – OH and PA

·         Experienced in Siterra and Clearvision management tools

·         Completion of site candidate identification packages and/or lease and zoning audits.

·         Coordinate site walks, A&E site design walks and other site/field visits with RF Engineering, Zoning, Construction Project Manager and A&E Departments as required.

·         Negotiation of Lease, Amendments, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with property owners.

·         Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client.

·         Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable planning, zoning codes, and regulations which would affect the development of a site.

·         Maintaining complete documentation related to all planning procedures, communications regarding the sites, and actions taken on each site assigned.

·         Preparing and ensuring completeness of all necessary zoning applications and supporting documentation including written site description, justification for site, plans and sketches, maps, and photo simulations.

·         Organizing and conducting presentations for neighborhood meetings or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owner(s).

·         Daily interaction with the RF Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure compliance with all clients, landlord, jurisdictional, governmental and industry standards.

·         Accurate daily and weekly reporting to the Project Manager / Team Lead and/or client, as required. Project accurate lease dates and attend status meetings.

 

 

President / General Manager          Willi’s Sausage Co                                   2002-20013

Retail / wholesale sales and manufacturing of sausage and smoked meat products

·                  Increased sales by over 80% in 4 years

·                                     Relocated USDA meat processing plant

·                                     Responsible for regulatory compliance overview i.e. USDA, MDA, MDEQ 

·                                     Oversee and manage staff functions

·                 Create budgets and cost controls

 

 

 

 

Administrative Coordinator            Bay Valley Christian Church        1999 – 2002

As the administrator for the church building project I was tasked with overseeing the construction management and leading over 100 volunteers through the various phases of the building program. The congregation was approximately 750 people.

·            Provided construction oversight throughout a $2.3 million renovation/addition

·            Negotiated land acquisition and sale of assets

·            Acquired appropriate zoning and permitting

·            Facilitated bank and bond financing

·            Duties were also coordination of the church administrative staff, budgeting, and accounts

   payable

·               Oversee, lead, and manage volunteers working in house and also those involved in

            community development activities.

 

 

International  General  Manager               Tiger Bay Enterprises Ltd.     1994 – 1995

As an extension of a Michigan Construction company we completely dis-assembled a rock crushing facility and related equipment. Then trucked it through Mexico and completely re- assembled it in a remote area of Belize, Central America. Over 30 men were under my direction as we successfully completed this project.

·         Development costs were approx $3.5 million.

·         Acted as liaison with/to the Belizean government in Central America

·         Lead and oversee project in all phases of all land clearing, equipment setup,

quarrying activities, and community relations

·         Lead and coordinate with the various departments within the company to reach the goals, and objectives of the project.​

·                      Facilitate with Customs agents timely release of equipment and supplies

·                      Problem solve and troubleshoot anything that hindered project advancement

 

 

Operations Manager                            Augres Rock                      1983 – 1993

As a partner in this Mid-Michigan limestone quarry the duties were wide. As well as supplying gravel for road type projects the quarry specialized in 40 lb to 2000 lb stone sizes for prevention of shoreline erosion along Lake Huron.

 

 ONSITE duties included:

·         Oversight of daily production and employees

·         Plan and implement mine layout and design

·         Supervision of mechanical repairs and preparation of service schedules

·         Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies i.e. MIOSHA, MDEQ, ATF

·         Responsible for training and safety compliance

·         Project costs, estimating and bidding

 OFFSITE Project Management for AuGres Rock:

·        Open 2 New Michigan quarry locations for Parent Company

·        Start New Michigan quarry location for a Landscape Developer

·        Complete an off shore boat marina project at Charity Island, Michigan